The Cultural Value of Ocean Education

One ocean, one story for all. The ocean, the gravitational center of cultures and societies around the world.
While each region can set its own priorities for its local seas, it is important not to lose sight of the global mission for our ocean. How to start? By spreading love, nurturing care, and studying its peculiarities, with ocean education courses.

Instructions for use

At home, in the office, in the classroom or for a presentation. A video that explains in an exhaustive, yet simple and fast way, the connection between the ocean and the various cultural spheres.

Cognitive learning objectives:

• The student understands the historical, cultural and economic connection of the relationship between society and the ocean.
• The student understands the importance of ocean education in different social contexts, from schools to institutions.

Social-emotional learning goals:

• The student perceives the deep connection that society has always had with the ocean.
• The student invites others to become aware of the often underestimated connection that humans have with the ocean.

Behavioral learning objectives:

• The student is encouraged to learn more about the relationship between society and the ocean.
• The student will educate others about the importance of the relationship between society and the ocean, becoming an ambassador for ocean education.
• The student will participate in Ocean Education initiatives, promoting new ones.

UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development Approaches

Geographical perspective, value perspective, cultural perspective, sustainability perspective, scientific perspective, historical perspective

Connection between subjects

Civics, history, geography, natural sciences, anthropology, economics.

Sustainable Development Goals:

• SDG 14 “Life Below Water”
• SDG 4 “Quality Education”

Connection to Ocean Education Principles:

• Principle 1 “The Earth has a large ocean with many features”
• Principle 2 “The ocean and life in the ocean shape the features of the Earth”
• Principle 3 “The ocean has a major influence on climate and weather”
• Principle 4 “The ocean makes the Earth habitable”
• Principle 5 “The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems”
• Principle 6 “The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected”
• Principle 7 “The ocean is largely unexplored”

Links to bibliographic material:

Ocean Literacy Portal – https://oceanliteracy.unesco.org